2025 is rushing by. It’s now April. How did that happen, y’all? April is a busy month in music history.
- Gil Scott-Heron was born 76 years ago on April 1
- The legendary Marvin Gaye was born 85 years ago on April 2
Bella Union Records founder and label head, singer/songwriter, musician and Cocteau Twins‘ Simon Raymonde celebrates his 63rd birthday today. Raymonde’s work with Cocteau Twins and as a solo artist has had a towering influence on shoegaze, dream pop and ambient rock.
Bella Union Records is arguably one of the best indie labels in the world, releasing the work of countless artists I’ve covered on this site and have just loved immensely.
Happy birthday, Simon! May there be many, many more, fellow Aries!
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